可以打包吗
kěyǐ dǎbāo ma
can I take it to go
可以打包吗 asks whether food can be packed to go. It is a practical phrase after eating or ordering takeaway.
Example sentences
这个可以打包吗？
Zhège kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?
Can this be packed to go?
剩下的可以打包吗？
Shèngxià de kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?
Can the leftovers be packed?
How to use 可以打包吗 in practice
可以打包吗 is a restaurant item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin kěyǐ dǎbāo ma, then connect it to the meaning “can I take it to go” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 这个可以打包吗？ / 剩下的可以打包吗？.
When you practice 可以打包吗, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 可以打包吗 only as “can I take it to go” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Restaurant conversation, start a short conversation, and use 可以打包吗 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 可以打包吗 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only kěyǐ dǎbāo ma, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
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FAQ
What does 打包 literally mean?
打包 means to pack up. In restaurants, it usually means take away or pack leftovers.
How can I remember 可以打包吗 faster?
Say 可以打包吗 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 可以打包吗 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 可以打包吗 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach